Brief: Surf contest returns

ZJ Boarding House on Main Street presents the third annual Ocean Park Surf & Skate Club Surf Contest this Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day.

Divisions for the contest include Bodysurf, Girls, Boys, Juniors, Women, Men and Masters. Entries are closed. Qualifying rounds will take place on Saturday with the bodysurfing and final rounds on Sunday, followed by an awards ceremony and ukulele performance.

The two-day event will be held at Lifeguard Tower 26 on Ocean Park Beach in Santa Monica where Ocean Park Boulevard hits the Pacific Ocean.

A number of community volunteers from the Ocean Park Surf Club are expected to help plan, organize, and manage the contest, including judging, support and entertainment.

For more information, visit www.zjboardinghouse.com and search “surf contest” or call (310) 428-9295.